Make your day a historic event – get married at the Richmond History Center! We promise a truly memorable wedding experience for you and your family and friends.

Our wedding arrangements are very flexible and convenient. You have a choice of indoor and outdoor areas, start and end times, a range of pricing and caterers from our preferred list. We offer spaces appropriate for both ceremony and reception. We are also a wonderful location for rehearsal dinners, bridalshowers and engagement parties.

Our capacity for receptions is 175; for a seated dinner, it is 75. Rental fees vary based on event requirements, but usually range from $1,000 to $2,500.

Bridal Request Form
Would you like more information? Fill out our bridal request form and our wedding coordinator will contact you.

Facility Highlights
Our guests choose us for their events because the beautiful Richmond History Center campus is conveniently located in downtown Richmond. Other pluses:

• The historic Wickham House provides a photogenic backdrop for your special day.
• Dance under the stars. Our garden includes suitable space for dancing.
• The History Center's Wedding Coordinator serves as the principal point of contact with you and the vendors.
• Our wedding clients have a choice of time – you are not required to use prespecified time slots.
• Ceremony contracts include time for rehearsal (subject to some restrictions).
• Changing room available.

Available Spaces

• Garden – This picturesque private green space is nestled in the center of an urban environment and centers on a fountain courtyard behind the historic Wickham House. 15,000 square feet
• Auditorium/Reception Room – This large multipurpose room has hardwood floors and features Signs of the Times, an exhibition of vintage Richmond neon advertising. 1,750 square feet

A unique addition
We are happy to add a tour of the historic Wickham House for your wedding guests.

Scheduling Your Event

• All reservations must be complete a minimum of 30 days in advance of your event.
• Contact us to check the availability of your desired date, discuss your specific needs, fees, and any optional services. Email weddings@richmondhistorycenter.com, fill out our info request form or call our wedding coordinator at 804-649-0711 x 349.
• Contact one of our preferred caterers to receive information on estimated food/beverage costs. Develop a menu and cost proposal customized to your event.
• Decide upon the necessary start/end times of your event. We can then send to you a contract that secures the date and times of your event. Your reservation will be held for two weeks.
• Before two weeks have passed, sign your contract and return it with your non-refundable deposit. A deposit of 50% of the rental fee is required. If your contract and deposit are not returned after two weeks, your requested date will be released. Your remaining balance is due one month before your event date.